MIDLAND -- Burges gave Hereford a big dose of the Joneses ... and that's all it took.

Twin brothers Aaron and Alvin Jones were simply spectacular, putting on a jaw-dropping show on Friday night, full of spin moves, stiff arms, hard-nosed runs and trick plays. The dynamic duo combined for all five scores and 344 offensive yards -- they also played defense -- to lead Burges to a 35-28 nail-biting victory in the Class 4A, Division II, high school football playoffs.

Reporter Evan Mohl

The fifth-ranked Mustangs (10-2) advance to the third round of the playoffs for the first time in school history, becoming the first El Paso team to do so since 2009. They'll face Wichita Falls Rider at a site and time to be determined.

"I don't know what else you can say about those boys," Burges coach Marcus Graham said. "They were just unbelievable."

The dominance began in the first half as quarterback Alvin Jones engineered two long drives, including two fourth-down conversions. Aaron Jones ran in both touchdowns.

Hereford (5-7) hung close, 14-13, thanks to three fumbles on special teams. But Burges opened the second half with the third of four drives of at least 10 plays, including the third fourth-down conversion in as many tries. Two of them came in Mustang territory.

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"We didn't come here to lose," Graham said. "We wanted to control the clock, the line of scrimmage."

Then on a planned play, Alvin pitched to Aaron, who threw back to Alvin for a 33-yard strike. The Mustangs took the lead for good, 21-13, on a play-action pass -- the fake handoff to Aaron and then Alvin throwing it back.

It was only the beginning.

Aaron Jones broke up a pass on fourth-and-goal on Hereford's ensuing drive and Alvin Jones scored on a 43-yard run to go up 28-13.

After Hereford answered, the two improvised a play that no coach could design. Aaron Jones took the handoff and he bounced back for what looked like a 2-yard loss. He then turned and threw to his brother who was simply standing near the other sideline. Alvin Jones took the pass 43 yards from deep in Burges territory to the Hereford 35. Alvin Jones finished the drive with his second touchdown.

"It was like being at the playground," Alvin Jones said. "We know each other, know where we're going to be and the coaches really let us improvise and do our thing. It's special."

Hereford drove the field for another passing touchdown and Burges fumbled on the ensuing kickoff for the second time. But, the Mustang defense came up big. Again.

Israel Sanchez sniffed out a sweep on fourth down. Hereford had one more chance with seconds left and bobbled the ball in the end zone for an incomplete pass.

Sanchez and Andrew Reyes both had sacks for Burges. Caleb Riddle had two tackles for a loss, while Luis Mendoza added a blocked punt.

"We wanted to make history, to make El Paso proud," Aaron Jones said. "It's awesome, it was team effort. There are no words to describe this feeling."

Or the Jones.

Evan Mohl may be reached at emohl@elpasotimes.com;546-6381. Follow him on Twitter @EvanMohl.